Frankie Randall
Frankie Randall (September 25, 1961 – December 23, 2020) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 2005, compiling a record of 58 wins, 18 losses, and 1 draw, including 42 knockouts.[1][2] Nicknamed "The Surgeon" for his precise and clinical punching style, he was a three-time super lightweight world champion, having held the WBA title twice—from September 1994 to January 1996, and again from August 1996 to January 1997—and the WBC title once in 1994.[1] Randall is best remembered for delivering the first defeat of Julio César Chávez's illustrious career, a split decision upset on January 29, 1994, in Las Vegas, ending Chávez's 89-fight unbeaten streak as a 15-1 underdog.[1] Born in Birmingham, Alabama, and later based in Morristown, Tennessee, Randall turned professional at age 21 and steadily built his reputation in the competitive super lightweight division under trainer Aaron Snowell and promoter Don King.[1] His path to world titles included victories over contenders like Freddie Pendleton and Sammy Fuentes, culminating in the historic win over Chávez at the MGM Grand.[1] Although he dropped a controversial technical decision rematch to Chávez four months later—vacating the WBC belt in the process—Randall rebounded by capturing the WBA title against Juan Martín Coggi in September 1994, beginning a notable trilogy with the Argentine that saw him win twice and lose once.[1] Randall's later career was marked by defenses and challenges against top opposition, including a 6-8-1 record (3 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions, though he struggled with 13 losses in his final 16 bouts before retiring at age 43.[1] He passed away in Morristown at age 59, with the World Boxing Council announcing his death.[3] Posthumously, Randall was inducted into the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame in 2021, recognizing his contributions to the sport.[4]Early life and amateur career
Childhood and family background
Frankie Randall was born on September 25, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, as one of five siblings.[5][6] After losing his mother at a young age, Randall moved to Morristown, Tennessee, around age 8 or 9 to live with his great-aunt. Morristown is a small industrial town in Hamblen County.[7][8][9] His upbringing occurred amid socioeconomic challenges typical of working-class families in mid-20th-century Morristown, including limited financial resources and the influences of a close-knit, modest community where opportunities were scarce.[5] These circumstances shaped a resilient personality, though Randall's early years were marked more by family support than formal pursuits outside of eventual athletic endeavors. He later turned to amateur boxing as an outlet for his energy and determination.[10]Amateur boxing achievements
Frankie Randall discovered boxing at the age of nine in his hometown of Morristown, Tennessee, where he began training at the Talley Ward Recreation Center under the guidance of coach Dick King. Having lost his mother at a young age, Randall found motivation in the sport as an outlet amid personal hardships. Initially struggling, he lost his first five amateur bouts before rapidly improving his skills through dedicated local training.[5] Randall compiled an amateur record of approximately 220 wins and 16 losses, establishing himself as a standout lightweight competitor. His key achievements included winning five Southern Golden Gloves titles, which highlighted his regional dominance and technical prowess. Additionally, he earned a silver medal at the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials, though the U.S. team's boycott of the Moscow Olympics prevented further international advancement. These successes showcased his developing style of precise, surgical punching that emphasized accuracy and timing over raw power.[5][11][1][9][12] Through rigorous training regimens at Morristown gyms, Randall honed a disciplined approach that built his foundation for professional success, earning him early recognition for his methodical technique. After amassing this strong amateur resume, he decided to turn professional in 1983, transitioning from unpaid competitions to pursue a paid career.[13]Professional boxing career
Early professional bouts
Frankie Randall made his professional boxing debut on February 4, 1983, at the Golden Gloves Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he defeated fellow debutant Curtis Gholston by knockout in the second round of a scheduled four-round bout.[5] This victory marked the beginning of a rapid accumulation of experience in the lightweight division, as Randall quickly scheduled multiple fights throughout 1983, winning all 11 of his bouts that year, including stoppages against Adolfo Marquez in the second round and Reese Smith by unanimous decision over six rounds.[6] His early schedule emphasized building stamina and ring generalship against journeymen opponents, often in regional venues across Tennessee, Florida, and Virginia. From 1984 to 1986, Randall continued his ascent, extending his record to 27-0-1 by mid-1986 with notable wins such as a second-round technical knockout over Sammy Fuentes, a future world champion, and a majority draw against Freddie Pendleton in a competitive ten-round affair.[6] However, setbacks tested his resilience; in June 1985, he suffered his first professional loss, a unanimous decision over ten rounds to Edwin "Chapo" Rosario in London, exposing areas for improvement in his defensive footwork against high-volume punchers.[13] Another defeat came in October 1987, when he was stopped in the second round by Primo Ramos for the vacant NABF lightweight title at the Las Vegas Hilton, an upset loss that highlighted the risks of stepping up against aggressive southpaws but ultimately fueled his determination.[14] These experiences contributed to a refined approach, as Randall rebounded with victories like a seventh-round knockout of Rosario in their 1993 rematch in Memphis. By the end of 1993, after 49 professional bouts spanning a decade, Randall had forged a record of 49-2-1, with approximately 39 knockouts, establishing himself as a top contender in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions through consistent regional dominance.[6] Nicknamed "The Surgeon" for his clinical precision, he developed a fighting style centered on exceptional hand speed, accurate jabbing, and opportunistic counterpunching, allowing him to dissect opponents methodically rather than relying on overwhelming power.[15] This technical foundation, honed in non-title fights against durable foes like Sergio Zambrano (unanimous decision win in 1993) and Francisco Lopez (sixth-round stoppage in 1993), positioned him for greater opportunities while minimizing unnecessary risks.[6]Rise to world titles
Randall's path to a world title opportunity was marked by consistent performances in the super lightweight division, where he compiled a record of 48-2-1 by late 1993, highlighted by a seventh-round knockout victory over former world champion Edwin Rosario in January of that year and a unanimous decision over Sergio Zambrano in May.[6] These wins, among others, propelled him to the No. 1 ranking in the WBC super lightweight standings, earning him a shot at the undisputed champion Julio César Chávez.[16][17] The highly anticipated bout took place on January 29, 1994, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Randall entering as a significant underdog against Chávez, who held an impeccable professional record of 89-0-1.[17] In a tactical and competitive fight, referee Richard Steele deducted two points from Chávez for low blows, including one just before the 11th round.[18] Randall capitalized in that round, dropping Chávez to the canvas for the first time in his career with a precise right cross, which shifted the momentum decisively.[18] After 12 rounds, the judges rendered a split decision in Randall's favor—114-113 and 116-111 for Randall, with 114-113 for Chávez—awarding him the WBC super lightweight title and ending Chávez's legendary undefeated streak.[17] This upset victory instantly elevated Randall's status from journeyman contender to world champion, garnering widespread acclaim for his precision and resilience in outboxing one of boxing's most dominant figures.[17] As the new titleholder, Randall was positioned for high-profile defenses, solidifying his place among the elite in the 140-pound division.[18]Chávez trilogy
The Chávez trilogy refers to the three professional boxing matches between Frankie Randall and Julio César Chávez, spanning a decade and marking pivotal moments in both fighters' careers. The series began with one of boxing's most notable upsets and concluded in their twilight years, highlighting Randall's resilience against a legendary opponent. The first encounter took place on January 29, 1994, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the main event for Chávez's WBC super lightweight title. Randall, a 15-1 underdog entering with a 49-2-1 record, employed a tactical approach emphasizing speed, footwork, and counterpunching to frustrate Chávez's relentless pressure and body work. In the 11th round, Randall landed a precise straight right hand that knocked Chávez down for the first time in his 89-fight unbeaten streak (89-0-1), though Chávez rose before the count of eight. Referee Richard Steele deducted two points from Chávez for low blows earlier in the fight, contributing to the close scoring. Randall captured the title via split decision, with judges Marty Sammon and Jack Woodburn scoring 116-111 and 114-113 for Randall, while Abraham Guerra scored 113-114 for Chávez. This victory ended Chávez's undefeated run and elevated Randall to world champion status. The rematch occurred on May 7, 1994, also at the MGM Grand, with the WBC super lightweight title at stake. The bout proceeded competitively through seven rounds, with both fighters exchanging heavy blows, but an accidental headbutt in the eighth round opened a severe cut above Chávez's left eye. Ringside physician Flip Homansky examined the laceration and deemed Chávez unable to continue due to excessive bleeding, prompting a stoppage despite Chávez's protests that he could fight on. Judges scored the incomplete fight as a technical split decision for Chávez: 77-74 and 76-75 by Ray Solis and Dalby Shirley, respectively, and 75-76 by Tamotsu Tomihara for Randall. The outcome sparked significant controversy, as Randall and his camp argued the stoppage was premature and that Chávez exaggerated the injury to the doctor, while Chávez maintained the cut was too deep to proceed safely. This win allowed Chávez to reclaim the title he had lost just over three months prior. A decade later, on May 22, 2004, the rivals met for a third time in a non-title super lightweight bout at the Plaza México in Mexico City, Mexico, amid both fighters' late-career phases—Chávez, at 41, seeking to extend his legacy after sporadic activity, and Randall, 42, attempting a comeback following a string of losses. The fight, held before a massive crowd of over 50,000, saw a more measured pace reflective of their ages, with Chávez controlling the action through superior ring generalship and volume punching. Chávez won by unanimous decision, with scores of 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92 from judges Luis Santillán, Alfredo Quintero, and Roberto Silva. This victory brought closure to the trilogy on home soil for Chávez. Over the three fights, Randall compiled a 1-2 record against Chávez, but the series cemented his place in boxing history for delivering the icon's first defeat and exposing vulnerabilities in a previously invincible champion. The trilogy's dramatic narratives—upset, controversy, and redemption—underscored themes of endurance and rivalry, influencing perceptions of Chávez's legacy while showcasing Randall's underdog spirit.Later title defenses and bouts
Following his upset victory over Julio César Chávez in January 1994 to claim the WBC super lightweight title, Randall suffered a setback in their immediate rematch five months later, losing by technical decision in the eighth round due to a cut from an accidental headbutt and surrendering the belt. He rebounded quickly by challenging for the WBA super lightweight title against reigning champion Juan Martín Coggi on September 17, 1994, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a dominant performance, Randall dropped Coggi three times en route to a unanimous decision victory over 12 rounds, capturing the WBA crown and becoming a two-belt champion across sanctioning bodies in the division.[19] Randall made his first defense of the WBA title against José Rafael Barboza on June 16, 1995, at the Palais des Sports de Gerland in Lyon, France. Outboxing the Venezuelan contender over the full 12 rounds, Randall secured a unanimous decision to retain his championship, with scores of 118-110, 118-111, and 117-111. Earlier in his WBA reign, he had stopped Rodney Moore in the seventh round on November 5, 1994, at the Civic Auditorium in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a scheduled 10-round non-title bout that solidified his momentum as champion. These defenses highlighted Randall's technical precision and counterpunching, though he faced growing scrutiny over his aggressive style.[6] The rivalry with Coggi intensified in a January 13, 1996, rematch at the Jai Alai Fronton in Miami, Florida, where Randall was disqualified in the fourth round for an accidental headbutt that opened a cut over Coggi's eye, resulting in a technical decision loss and the forfeiture of the WBA title. Undeterred, Randall invoked his right to a rematch and traveled to Argentina for the August 16, 1996, bout at the Sociedad Alemana de Gimnasia in José León Suárez, defeating Coggi again by unanimous decision over 12 rounds (scores of 116-112 across the board) to reclaim the WBA super lightweight title for the second time. This victory marked his third world championship overall but was overshadowed by a post-fight drug test revealing traces of cocaine and theophylline in his system, as announced by the Argentine Boxing Federation on August 28, 1996, leading to a suspension by the WBA that sidelined him for several months.[20][21][22] Randall's first defense of his reclaimed WBA title came against unbeaten contender Khalid Rahilou on January 11, 1997, at the Nashville Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. In a closely contested fight, Rahilou outworked Randall over 12 rounds to claim a split decision victory (115-113, 114-114, 116-112), stripping Randall of the belt and ending his immediate title reign. This loss capped a turbulent period of defenses and controversies for Randall in the mid-1990s, as he navigated high-stakes international bouts while contending with regulatory issues.[6]Final fights and retirement
Following a series of suspensions stemming from positive drug tests, including a 1996 incident where Randall tested positive for cocaine and other substances after a fight against Juan Martín Coggi, he was sidelined for approximately one year before resuming his career in the late 1990s.[21][5] By the early 2000s, Randall, then in his late 30s and early 40s, attempted comebacks amid mounting losses, competing primarily in the super lightweight division with occasional experiments at higher weights like light middleweight.[6] His bouts during this period yielded mixed results, including victories over Alberto Mercedes in June 2002 and Fernando Hernández in August 2002 (the latter by disqualification for low blows), but were overshadowed by defeats to fighters such as Antonio Margarito in December 2000, José Antonio Rivera in August 2001, and Peter Manfredo Jr. in October 2002.[6][23] Randall's decline accelerated with a unanimous decision loss to his longtime rival Julio César Chávez in May 2004, marking the third and final installment of their trilogy.[6] He continued fighting, suffering a second-round knockout defeat to Marco Antonio Rubio on January 1, 2005, in a light middleweight bout at the Auditorio Municipal in Torreón, Mexico. Despite announcing his retirement shortly after that loss, Randall returned for two more fights: a loss to Mauro Lucero in February 2005 and a sixth-round technical knockout defeat to Craig Weber on July 15, 2005, at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, which served as his final professional bout.[9][24] Over a professional career spanning 22 years from 1983 to 2005, Randall compiled a record of 58 wins, 18 losses, and 1 draw, with 42 knockouts, though his later years saw him go 3-13 in his final 16 fights, including a five-fight losing streak to close out his ring time.[6] Health concerns, including early signs of physical deterioration from accumulated ring damage, began to emerge during these bouts, contributing to the toll of his prolonged career.[9] Upon retiring in the summer of 2005, Randall returned to his hometown of Morristown, Tennessee, where he remained involved in local boxing activities and the sport that defined his life.[5]Personal life
Family and relationships
Frankie Randall married his longtime friend Janice Walker about a month after his historic victory over Julio César Chávez on January 29, 1994, amid the whirlwind of newfound fame.[13] The couple's union marked a personal milestone during a period of professional triumph and personal loss, as Randall also mourned the death of his father shortly after the wedding.[13] Randall and Janice had a son, Frankie DaMarcus Randall, who became an advocate for his father's legacy, sharing insights into Randall's humble origins and resilience in interviews following his death.[5] DaMarcus, married to Erin, has three children—granddaughter Gabby and grandsons Grayson and Jaxson—who survived their grandfather.[25] Throughout Randall's career, his family offered emotional backing, with close ones present in his life as he navigated the demands of professional boxing.[11] In his later years, Randall returned to Morristown, Tennessee, where he had been raised, fostering deep community ties as a local hero whose boxing success brought pride to the area.[5] The rigors of his boxing career, including extensive travel for fights and training, occasionally strained home life but also inspired his family, who celebrated his achievements as a source of motivation.[11] Orphaned young, Randall's early hardships instilled a profound appreciation for family bonds that endured into his personal life.[8] He was remembered for his affable personality and signature phrase, "I love my job," a mantra he uttered frequently to express his enthusiasm for boxing and life.[5]Legal troubles
In the late 1980s, Randall faced significant legal challenges stemming from drug-related offenses in his hometown of Morristown, Tennessee. He was arrested in August 1989 for selling and delivering cocaine to undercover police officers, leading to charges that carried a potential sentence of up to one year in jail. Randall ultimately served 17 months in prison after conviction on drug charges, being released in 1990.[26][5] This incarceration severely disrupted Randall's burgeoning boxing career, causing him to miss approximately two years of ring time during what could have been a prime period for contention in the super lightweight division. At the time of his arrest, Randall held a promising professional record but had encountered setbacks, including two losses and a draw earlier in the decade; the prison stint further stalled his momentum, pushing back potential title opportunities until his return to the ring in 1991.[13][27] Following his release, Randall battled ongoing addiction issues that periodically affected his public image and personal stability, though no additional major arrests were documented in Tennessee court records during his active boxing years. He experienced stretches of sobriety amid these struggles.[5]Health issues and death
Diagnosis and decline
Following his retirement from boxing in 2005, Frankie Randall began exhibiting early signs of neurological decline in the early 2010s, including subtle changes in behavior and personality that marked the onset of cognitive impairment.[28] These symptoms progressed noticeably over the following years, leaving Randall in a mental and physical fog that significantly altered his daily functioning after a career spanning over two decades.[9] Randall was later diagnosed with both Parkinson's disease and pugilistic dementia (also known as dementia pugilistica), a form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy resulting from repeated head trauma.[9] His son, DeMarcus Randall, described the conditions as stemming from a frontal lobe brain injury sustained during his extensive professional bouts.[29] Pugilistic dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder prevalent among boxers, characterized by the cumulative effects of subconcussive and concussive blows to the head over numerous fights.[30] As the diseases advanced, Randall faced severe mobility loss and speech difficulties, which confined him physically and mentally, often leaving him "stuck in time" and a mere shell of his former vibrant self.[9] His family, including DeMarcus, provided ongoing caregiving support, ultimately making the difficult decision to place him in an assisted-living facility in Morristown, Tennessee, where he required full-time care for nearly a decade. "It has been hard to watch my father become a shell of what he used to be," DeMarcus Randall stated.[9]Death
Frankie Randall died on December 23, 2020, at the age of 59 in Morristown, Tennessee, following a prolonged battle with health issues that had severely impacted his later years.[9] The cause of death was complications from dementia pugilistica and Parkinson's disease, conditions he had been managing for nearly a decade.[31] A receiving of friends and funeral service were held on December 29, 2020, at Mayes Mortuary in Morristown, with burial following at Bent Creek Cemetery.[32] Immediate tributes poured in from the boxing world.[9]Legacy
Impact on boxing
Frankie Randall's most enduring contribution to boxing came from his stunning upset victory over Julio César Chávez on January 29, 1994, when he handed the Mexican icon his first professional defeat after an unbeaten streak of 89 wins and 1 draw. As a 16-1 underdog, Randall's split decision win at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas not only captured the WBC light welterweight title but also shattered the aura of invincibility surrounding Chávez, a fighter long regarded as unbeatable due to his pressure-fighting prowess and endurance. This outcome influenced perceptions in the sport by demonstrating that even the most dominant champions could be vulnerable to strategic underdogs, encouraging a broader appreciation for tactical boxing in high-stakes matchups.[9][27][33] As a three-time world champion in the light welterweight division, Randall held the WBA title in 1994 and 1996, alongside the WBC version in 1994, showcasing his ability to rebound from setbacks, including losses in rematches against Chávez. His reigns, defended successfully against contenders like José Rafael Barboza and Rodney Moore and defended twice in 1995, solidified his status as a pivotal figure in the 140-pound weight class during the mid-1990s. By competing against international standouts such as Edwin Rosario, Freddie Pendleton, and Juan Martín Coggi—whom he defeated in a decisive rubber match in Argentina in 1996—Randall helped elevate the division's global competitiveness and opened opportunities for American fighters to challenge for supremacy in an era often led by Latin American boxers.[6][9] Randall's nickname, "The Surgeon," encapsulated his fighting philosophy, which prioritized surgical precision, footwork, and counterpunching over brute force, allowing him to dissect opponents methodically rather than relying on overwhelming power. This approach not only proved effective in his amateur career, where he amassed a 263-23 record and five Golden Gloves titles, but also left a legacy in professional boxing by highlighting the value of technical mastery and defensive acumen in the light welterweight ranks. His style influenced broader boxing culture by underscoring that intelligence and accuracy could triumph over sheer aggression, inspiring subsequent generations of fighters to refine their craft beyond physical dominance.[33][9][15]Posthumous recognition
Following Frankie Randall's death on December 23, 2020, several tributes and honors emerged to celebrate his contributions to boxing, particularly from his hometown of Morristown, Tennessee, and broader sports communities. In 2021, Randall was posthumously inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame as part of its 23-member Class of 2021, recognizing his achievements as a three-time world champion and his landmark victory over Julio César Chávez.[34] That same year, he received another posthumous honor with induction into the Alabama Boxing Hall of Fame in the Pro Boxer category, acknowledging his roots in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was born.[8] These inductions highlighted his enduring legacy as "The Surgeon," a fighter known for precision and resilience. Media coverage in the years following his passing further amplified Randall's story, with retrospectives focusing on his triumphs and personal struggles. Publications such as Boxing Scene and Max Boxing published in-depth articles in late 2020 reflecting on his career highlights, including his role in ending Chávez's undefeated streak, and the challenges he faced in retirement.[9][35] By 2021, Boxing News Online featured a piece titled "Don't Forget Frankie Randall," which examined his post-boxing hardships and called for greater support for former fighters, underscoring his impact beyond the ring.[26] A significant local tribute came in 2023 with the release of the documentary I Love My Job: The Frankie Randall Story, produced by WBIR, Knoxville's NBC affiliate. The film chronicles Randall's life from his orphaned childhood in Morristown to his global boxing success, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and boxing legends who share personal anecdotes about his character and dedication.[5][11] It emphasizes his mantra, "I love my job," as a testament to his passion, and has inspired younger boxers in Morristown by showcasing how a local talent rose from humble beginnings to world champion status. In 2025, Randall's community ties were further honored through his posthumous induction into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame during its 44th annual ceremony on August 21, where he was celebrated alongside other regional sports figures for his boxing excellence.[36][37]Professional boxing record
Full professional record
Frankie Randall compiled a professional boxing record of 77 bouts from 1983 to 2005, resulting in 58 wins (42 by knockout), 18 losses, and 1 draw, for a knockout percentage of 72.41%.[6] The complete list of his professional fights is presented below in chronological order.[6]| # | Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Rounds | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1983-02-04 | Curtis Gholston | Win | KO | 2/4 | Golden Glove Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| 2 | 1983-02-26 | Marcel Wade | Win | PTS | 4/4 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 3 | 1983-03-18 | Don Thorpe | Win | PTS | 4/4 | Raceland High School Gym, Raceland, Louisiana, USA |
| 4 | 1983-04-23 | Frank Mackey | Win | TKO | 1/4 | Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA |
| 5 | 1983-05-13 | Charles Sweetenburg | Win | PTS | 4/4 | Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, USA |
| 6 | 1983-05-27 | Charles Sweetenburg | Win | TKO | 2/6 | 2001/VIP, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| 7 | 1983-06-25 | Willie Taylor | Win | DQ | 2/4 | Pennington Gap High School, Pennington Gap, Virginia, USA |
| 8 | 1983-09-17 | Freddie Guzman | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 9 | 1983-10-22 | Adolfo Marquez | Win | TKO | 1/6 | Civic Center, Monroe, Louisiana, USA |
| 10 | 1983-11-19 | Richard Lassiter | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 11 | 1983-12-10 | Reese Smith | Win | TKO | 1/6 | Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 12 | 1984-02-18 | Luis De Jesus | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 13 | 1984-03-24 | Ezequiel Mosquera | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 14 | 1984-05-19 | Jerome Artis | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 15 | 1984-06-16 | Jose Renta | Win | TKO | 3/6 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 16 | 1984-07-21 | Steve Mitchell | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 17 | 1984-08-25 | Jose Gonzalez | Win | KO | 1/6 | Morristown, Tennessee, USA |
| 18 | 1984-09-22 | Eduardo Lugo | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 19 | 1984-10-20 | Ezzard Charles Adams | Win | TKO | 4/6 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 20 | 1984-11-17 | Shelton Nixon | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, USA |
| 21 | 1985-01-26 | Rashad Aziz | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 22 | 1985-03-23 | Freddie Pendleton | Win | PTS | 8/8 | Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, USA |
| 23 | 1985-05-18 | David Brown | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Spartan Sports Center, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 24 | 1985-06-15 | Edwin Rosario | Loss | TKO | 5/10 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England |
| 25 | 1985-10-26 | Keith Jackson | Win | PTS | 6/6 | Talley Ward Recreation Center, Morristown, Tennessee, USA |
| 26 | 1985-12-14 | Efrain Nieves | Win | PTS | 8/8 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, USA |
| 27 | 1986-05-23 | Sammy Fuentes | Win | PTS | 8/8 | Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 28 | 1986-07-19 | Freddie Pendleton | Draw | PTS | 10/10 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 29 | 1986-10-04 | Aldemar Mosquera | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 30 | 1987-01-24 | Al Martino | Win | TKO | 1/10 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 31 | 1987-03-28 | Shelton LeBlanc | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 32 | 1987-05-16 | Joe Edens | Win | TKO | 1/10 | Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, USA |
| 33 | 1987-06-27 | Tim Burgess | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 34 | 1987-10-17 | Primo Ramos | Loss | UD | 12/12 | Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 35 | 1988-03-19 | Ricardo Cardenas | Win | TKO | 2/10 | Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| 36 | 1988-05-14 | Sebastian Wilburn | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Swingos at the Statler, Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| 37 | 1988-07-23 | Anthony Rorie | Win | TKO | 3/10 | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| 38 | 1988-10-22 | Dwayne Brooks | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Bristol Sports Arena, Bristol, Tennessee, USA |
| 39 | 1988-12-10 | Eduardo Luciano | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Gleason's Arena, Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| 40 | 1989-04-29 | Derrick McGuire | Win | PTS | 10/10 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA |
| 41 | 1989-05-27 | Martin Rojas | Win | PTS | 10/10 | St. Johns Sheraton, Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
| 42 | 1989-06-24 | Roger Brown | Win | TKO | 1/10 | Cleveland State University Gym, Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| 43 | 1989-08-19 | Jerry Page | Win | TKO | 8/10 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA |
| 44 | 1991-03-09 | Rodolfo Aguilar | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Casino de Deauville, Deauville, France |
| 45 | 1991-06-15 | Martin Cruz | Win | TKO | 4/10 | Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA |
| 46 | 1991-11-16 | Juan Zuniga | Win | TKO | 2/10 | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 47 | 1992-08-08 | Refugio Guerrero | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 48 | 1992-09-05 | Juan Carlos Nunez | Win | TKO | 10/12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 49 | 1993-01-30 | Edwin Rosario | Win | TKO | 4/12 | The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| 50 | 1993-05-15 | Sergio Zambrano | Win | TKO | 9/10 | Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 51 | 1993-10-16 | Francisco Lopez | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA |
| 52 | 1994-01-29 | Julio Cesar Chavez | Win | SD | 12/12 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 53 | 1994-05-07 | Julio Cesar Chavez | Loss | Split technical decision | 8/8 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 54 | 1994-09-17 | Juan Martin Coggi | Win | UD | 12/12 | MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 55 | 1994-12-10 | Rodney Moore | Win | TKO | 7/12 | Estadio de Beisbol, Monterrey, Mexico |
| 56 | 1995-06-10 | Jose Rafael Barboza | Win | UD | 12/12 | Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, France |
| 57 | 1996-01-13 | Juan Martin Coggi | Loss | Majority technical decision | 3/12 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, USA |
| 58 | 1996-08-16 | Juan Martin Coggi | Win | UD | 12/12 | Sociedad Alemana de Gimnasia de Villa Ballester, Jose Leon Suarez, Argentina |
| 59 | 1997-01-11 | Khalid Rahilou | Loss | TKO | 11/12 | Nashville Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| 60 | 1998-07-18 | Danny Sanchez | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USA |
| 61 | 1998-10-17 | Juan Soberanes | Win | TKO | 1/10 | Casa Blanca Hotel, Mesquite, Nevada, USA |
| 62 | 1999-02-20 | Oba Carr | Loss | UD | 10/10 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 63 | 1999-12-18 | Michele Piccirillo | Loss | SD | 12/12 | PalaDozza, Bologna, Italy |
| 64 | 2000-12-12 | Antonio Margarito | Loss | TKO | 3/10 | Al Chymia Shiners Temple, Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| 65 | 2001-03-23 | Quirino Garcia | Loss | TKO | 4/10 | Ciudad Juarez, Mexico |
| 66 | 2001-06-08 | Angel Hernandez | Loss | UD | 10/10 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, USA |
| 67 | 2001-08-18 | Jose Antonio Rivera | Loss | UD | 10/10 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 68 | 2001-10-20 | Chantel Stanciel | Loss | TKO | 1/10 | Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., USA |
| 69 | 2002-06-07 | Alberto Mercedes | Win | PTS | 10/10 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, USA |
| 70 | 2002-08-16 | Fernando Hernandez | Win | DQ | 4/10 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, USA |
| 71 | 2002-10-04 | Peter Manfredo Jr. | Loss | TKO | 7/12 | Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| 72 | 2003-06-12 | Patrick Thorns | Win | SD | 6/6 | Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, USA |
| 73 | 2003-11-26 | Fernando Hernandez | Loss | TKO | 3/10 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, USA |
| 74 | 2004-05-22 | Julio Cesar Chavez | Loss | UD | 10/10 | Plaza de Toros, Mexico City, Mexico |
| 75 | 2004-12-31 | Marco Antonio Rubio | Loss | KO | 2/10 | Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico |
| 76 | 2005-02-25 | Mauro Lucero | Loss | TKO | 5/10 | Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico |
| 77 | 2005-07-15 | Craig Weber | Loss | TKO | 6/10 | Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
Championship bouts summary
Frankie Randall competed in eight world title bouts during his professional career, compiling a record of 5 wins and 3 losses, with one knockout victory.[1] His title fights were contested for the WBC and WBA super lightweight (light welterweight) championships between 1994 and 1997. The following table summarizes Randall's championship bouts:| Date | Opponent | Title | Outcome | Method | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 1994 | Julio César Chávez | WBC super lightweight | Win | Split decision | 12 |
| May 7, 1994 | Julio César Chávez | WBC super lightweight | Loss | Split technical decision | 8 |
| September 17, 1994 | Juan Martín Coggi | WBA super lightweight | Win | Unanimous decision | 12 |
| December 10, 1994 | Rodney Moore | WBA super lightweight | Win | TKO | 7 |
| June 10, 1995 | José Rafael Barboza | WBA super lightweight | Win | Unanimous decision | 12 |
| January 13, 1996 | Juan Martín Coggi | WBA super lightweight | Loss | Majority technical decision | 3 |
| August 16, 1996 | Juan Martín Coggi | WBA super lightweight | Win | Unanimous decision | 12 |
| January 11, 1997 | Khalid Rahilou | WBA super lightweight | Loss | TKO | 11 |